While it is our hope that we wouldn't see any child in our ED, the fact is that we care for tens of thousands of children per year, many of whom have been injured in traumatic accidents. Below are links to a few of our patient stories.
John suffered a number of injuries to his back and organs when he was in a traumatic car accident. Surgeons repaired all of his organs and inserted a lifesaving stent to his aorta. Learn more about the success of his procedure at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Marcus suffered from facial fractures from a dog attack. Learn more about the success of his procedure at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
At just 5 years old, Kate suffered from two skull fractures from an accident. Read more about the success of her procedure at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Emily suffered from Pancreatitis. Read more about the success of her procedure and experience at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
At just 3 years old, Luke suffered Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, resulting from an accident at home. Learn more about his experience at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Harrison suffered a liver laceration from a bike accident. Learn about the success of his procedure at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Matthew Rickett's suffered a brain injury from a car crash. Read about the success of his procedure at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Sendraniq suffered a lacerated pancreas from a bike crash. Learn about her experience at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Zachary suffered from abdominal surgery after a dirt bike accident. Read about his procedure and experience at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
